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Originally Posted by chixdigit
Hi wleeb,
Well, I finally got a chance to watch your video's last night... GREAT STUFF!! I had no idea it was that easy to tear apart the dash and center console and remove the radio! Thanks for the great post.
I, too have concerns about the center SPEAKER GRILL itself blocking the antenna's reception. Not so much the position on the dash, but the actual grill material partially blocking the signal. Can you please keep us posted on how your reception is working out there- under the speaker grill?
MY main question is that you mention the $129 Sirius Tuner in your post, but then in your video's, you have (2) separate modules...
a) How much does this extra module cost?
b) How do I know if I need that one or not? I have the JBL Sound System in my truck. The radio face place does have a button for SAT. Will I still need that 2nd module, and if so, can you please elaborate via text here what each unit does/ is needed for? I know you mentioned it in your video's but I still didn't catch what is needed for what..
Thanks again for such a "professional" post.
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Thanks for the feedback chix, I'm glad I could help!
The $129 kit comes complete with both modules e.g. both boxes.
This kit will work with your JBL SAT ready radio and you will need both of the modules in the kit.
The Directed Electronics TOY-SC1 interface module sits between the factory radio and the Sirius tuner module (SCC1). Since our Tundras come "XM" ready this module will effectively emulate an XM tuner.
The Sirius tuner module (SCC1) would normally sit between the radio and the satellite antenna but for our installation it will connect to the Directed Electronics TOY-SC1 module instead of the radio.
All you need is the
$129 Sirius Tuner kit, plumbers tape, 4mm or 8-32 by 1 inch machined screws with nuts and washers and a Sirius subscription. If you are prepared this project shouldn't take any more than 1-2 hours to complete.
I apologize for the lack of detail in the video, I was running out of time and quite frankly energy. My goal was to shoot this video in 1 day and keep it under 10 minutes long (YouTube limit for one video). I really failed on both goals, To get done in a day I rushed the end of the shoot and failed to capture the detail I wanted too. If I get some time I will take some additional detailed shoots and re-post.
Thanks again for your feedback,
06/11/08: I edited the orginal post to include these details.